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Month: June 2020

Coachella Valley left without a jail

The new Riverside County jail in Indio, the John J. Benoit Detention Center, will be an intake facility only for the time being. The $330 million project with space for 1,600 inmates is now complete nearly two-and-a-half years behind schedule but the sheriff says he doesn’t have the money to operate it in the face

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Riverside County surpasses 10,000 coronavirus cases

Riverside County officially surpassed 10,000 positive coronavirus cases on Thursday. “The 10,000-case figure is a stark reminder that coronavirus is still active in the community and we need to continue the health practices that previously helped us flatten the curve,” said Kim Saruwatari, director of Riverside University Health System-Public Health. The county saw 329 new

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Another day of heat before cooling begins

The Coachella Valley is feeling the heat and above-normal temperatures for the second day in a row. Palm Springs reached 110° this afternoon. Average for the date is 101°. Clear skies will continue through the evening with temperatures gradually cooling into the mid 90s around 9:00 p.m. A cooling trend begins tomorrow with high temperatures

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El Condado de Riverside anunció que este viernes permitirá la reapertura de los cines, bares, gimnasios y hoteles

El Condado de Riverside anunció que este viernes permitirá la reapertura de los cines, bares, gimnasios y hoteles. Los negocios que abrirán este viernes son: Hoteles y moteles para turismoEscuelas y campos de dia Restaurantes y bares Los cines y centros de entretenimiento para la familiaLos gimnasios  Los oficiales de salud pública del condado quiere recordarle a

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Rep. Ruiz hosts discussion with black Coachella Valley leaders and members of law enforcement

On Thursday morning Rep Ruiz, M.D. hosted a virtual discussion with members of the black community in the Coachella Valley, as well as police chiefs from neighboring law enforcement agencies. Indio City Councilman Waymond Fermon, Desert Hot Springs City Council member Jan Pye, Palm Springs Police Chief Bryan Reyes, Indio Police Chief Mike Washburn, Cathedral

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